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BC Hydro is an integrated electric utility. It generates, transmits and distributes electricity in the region of North America. The company produces power using hydro and thermal sources. Through long- and short-term commitments and other, BC Hydro purchases electricity; and has partnerships with projects across the province, including biomass, hydro, wind and solar. It delivers electricity to residential, commercial, trade, light and large industrial, and other customers in British Columbia. The company has operations in Vernon, Prince George, Kamloops, Burnaby, Cranbrook, Nanaimo, Surrey, Revelstoke, and Victoria. It is owned by the government and the people of British Columbia. BC Hydro is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Products and Services
Products | Services |
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Product: | Transmission |
Electricity | Generation |
Distribution |
History
History section provides information on new products, mergers, acquisitions, expansions, approvals, and many more key events.
Year | Event | Description |
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2023 | Corporate Changes/Expansions | In November, the company expanded its electric vehicle fast charging site in Delta with the addition of three new 100 KW charging units. |
2020 | Contracts/Agreements | In May, the company awarded a contract to Voith Hydro to replace the generator at 248-MW Bridge River Powerhouse II. |
2018 | Contracts/Agreements | In June, the company entered into agreement with The Pacheedaht First Nation, to purchase of origin site diitiida, Jordan River lands. |
Competitor Comparison
Key Parameters | BC Hydro | Hydro-Quebec | TransAlta Corp | Epcor Utilities Inc | Boralex Inc |
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Headquarters | Canada | Canada | Canada | Canada | Canada |
City | Vancouver | Montreal | Calgary | Edmonton | Kingsey Falls |
State/Province | British Columbia | Quebec | Alberta | Alberta | Quebec |
No. of Employees | - | 22,051 | 1,257 | 3,522 | 753 |
Entity Type | Private | Government | Public | Private | Public |
Executives
Name | Position | Board | Since | Age |
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Lori Wanamaker | Chairman | Executive Board | 2023 | - |
Chris O'Riley | Chief Executive Officer; President | Senior Management | 2019 | - |
Kirsten Peck | Senior Vice President - Safety; Chief Compliance Officer | Senior Management | - | - |
Ryan Layton | Executive Vice President; Chief Financial Officer - Finance, Technology and Supply Chain | Senior Management | - | - |
Carolynn Ryan | Senior Vice President - People; Chief Human Resources Officer | Senior Management | - | - |
Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2024 | XY |
Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2024 | XY |
Non Dignissim Eros | Proin vel | Convallis | 2024 | XY |
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